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Exact Current Time in Brazil
The current time in Brazil varies by region, as the country spans four official time zones.
The capital city Brasília uses Brasília Time (BRT), which is the national standard time zone.
You can also check the current time page for a global world clock or use our time converter tool to compare Brazil’s time with other countries.
👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:
IANA Time Zone:
America/Sao_PauloUTC Offset: UTC −3 (Brasília Time)
Brazil Time Zones
Brazil has four time zones, mainly because of its vast east–west land span. Here’s a quick overview:
| Time Zone | Name | UTC Offset | Example City |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC −2 | Fernando de Noronha Time (FNT) | UTC −2 | Fernando de Noronha |
| UTC −3 | Brasília Time (BRT) | UTC −3 | Brasília, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| UTC −4 | Amazon Time (AMT) | UTC −4 | Cuiabá, Manaus |
| UTC −5 | Acre Time (ACT) | UTC −5 | Rio Branco |
Brasília Time (UTC −3) is the most widely used time zone and represents the official time of Brazil.
Daylight Saving Time in Brazil
🇧🇷 DST: ❌ Not observed anymore
Brazil abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2019.
The local time remains fixed throughout the year in all regions.
Popular Cities in Brazil & Their Time
| City | Time Zone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Brasília | Brasília Time | UTC −3 |
| São Paulo | Brasília Time | UTC −3 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brasília Time | UTC −3 |
| Manaus | Amazon Time | UTC −4 |
| Rio Branco | Acre Time | UTC −5 |
| Fernando de Noronha | Noronha Time | UTC −2 |
Major Brazilian cities follow different time zones depending on their location, but Brasília Time is used nationally.
Quick Facts About Brazil Time
🕓 Number of Time Zones: 4
🏙 Capital City: Brasília
🌐 IANA Time Zone ID:
America/Sao_Paulo🕐 Default Time Zone: Brasília Time (BRT)
🌞 DST Observed: No (abolished)
🕓 UTC Offset: UTC −3 (standard)
Brazil’s large territory explains its multiple time zones. Since 2019, DST is no longer used, making the time structure simpler nationwide.
For more information, visit 👉 Time in Brazil — Wikipedia
FAQs
How many time zones does Brazil have?
Brazil officially has four time zones, ranging from UTC −2 to UTC −5.
Does Brazil observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Brazil abolished DST in 2019. The time stays fixed all year.
What is the official time zone of Brazil?
The official time zone is Brasília Time (BRT), UTC −3.
What is the IANA time zone ID for Brazil?
The IANA time zone ID is America/Sao_Paulo.
What is the IANA time zone ID for the USA?
The IANA time zone ID is America/New_York.